2 Shreveport Post Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU) Jobs
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Pre-employment modules may be required for this role. Please upload any certifications or health documents you have to your profile to expedite your on-boarding process.
Additional Details:
Required Credentials:
- ENPC accepted in place of PALS.
Preferred Skills/Experience:
- 1 year of experience in the related nursing specialty preferred.
- Perioperative RN residency, or recently practicing in an OR/perioperative setting, preferred.
Special Requests:
- Any employment gaps greater than 90 days must be explained.
Unit Details:
- Cares for patients from newborn to geriatric.
- Typical cases include orthopedics, general surgery, some vascular, ENT, urology, and breast reconstructions.
- Must be able to care for critical care patients needing transfer to critical care.
Shift & Scheduling:
- Monday-Friday as primary shift, but able to work several shifts depending on needs. Example: 715-345, 830-5, 930-6, 715-6, 530-4, 530-2, 6-6.
PACU Travel Nurse Job Responsibilities and Salary
PACU nurses communicate with patients' families and must be compassionate and professional. They also maintain patient safety and closely observe patients' level of consciousness. Shifts are typically 12 hours and many jobs require on-call commitments. Nurses working in the PACU must thrive in fast-paced environments as there is a high turnover of patients. There are many exciting job opportunities for PACU nurses. The annual salary in the United States for nurses working in the Post Anesthesia Care Unit ranges from $50,000 - $100,000 depending on location and experience.
Post Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU) Travel Nurse Jobs in Shreveport, Louisiana
Post Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU) nurses care for patients immediately after surgeries in the recovery room. PACU nurses monitor vital signs, control pain, and administer medications. These nurses must be skilled in critical thinking and have critical care experience because they closely monitor patients as they emerge from anesthesia. PACU nurses transfer patients from PACU to various units and need to be clear communicators with other nurses and members of the healthcare team. Explore the many PACU travel nurse jobs today.
